This is the key question that applies when considering HRT or, for that matter, any other medical or surgical treatment. You need to weigh up the potential advantages and disadvantages (Figure 28.2 andChapter 27).

Advantages:

Hormone replacement therapy is indicated to treat symptoms that are attributable to oestrogen deficiency.

Disadvantages:

There can be little doubt that the greatest concern for women considering HRT is breast cancer. The additional risk is very low (Q 27.15).

Similarly, the other potential risk of thrombosis is extremely uncommon (Q 27.22).

The majority of gynaecologists and physicians have believed that for most women the advantages of HRT significantly outweighed the disadvantages. Recent evidence, however, has shown that the benefits in relationship to coronary heart disease are no longer valid. Ultimately it is for you to evaluate the available information and to decide for yourself whether you feel that HRT is the right choice for you. There can be little harm done in putting HRT to the test for a short time.

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